tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post4852923300829485344..comments2024-03-28T07:07:50.059-05:00Comments on ***The Starry-Eyed Revue***: Review: The Falconer by Elizabeth Maystarryeyedjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-48408978121810216702014-04-16T07:49:25.633-05:002014-04-16T07:49:25.633-05:00Yep, probably more like 4.5 because of that abrupt...Yep, probably more like 4.5 because of that abrupt ending, but I enjoyed this story so much that I had to round up. :) That hair is awesome, no?starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-43622587847660186572014-04-16T07:45:54.752-05:002014-04-16T07:45:54.752-05:00I love the hair, too! I wish I had hair like that!...I love the hair, too! I wish I had hair like that! Fae stories haven't been my thing for some time, but this one really stood out to me because of how kickass Kam is. I'll read anything as long as the heroine is like her. :) The ending does leave something to be desired, namely, the next book, lol, but I can overlook that because I enjoyed the story immensely.starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-59164428384862597562014-04-16T07:43:40.760-05:002014-04-16T07:43:40.760-05:00I enjoyed the blending of genres, too, even if the...I enjoyed the blending of genres, too, even if the fae aren't my favorite subject. But I think the fact that the historical elements were there to focus on, too, helped.starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-86176788693717245232014-04-14T04:26:13.945-05:002014-04-14T04:26:13.945-05:00Wow, 5 stars, Jen?! I guess I should have asked Ch...Wow, 5 stars, Jen?! I guess I should have asked Chronicle for this one. Hmmmm..... I agree with you, though, I thought the UK cover was kind of messy and I didn't care for the colors all that much. The US version is much nicer. Plus, her HAIR. <3<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2014/04/sheisnotinvisible.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-81541428248809707752014-04-11T18:54:40.670-05:002014-04-11T18:54:40.670-05:00I'm so with you. The original cover didn't...I'm so with you. The original cover didn't even spark my interest, but I totally decided to give this a try after seeing the new cover. It's the hair. I love it. So I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed this one. Fae novels aren't normally my thing, but I love a good kick-ass heroine. The fact that the novel stops so abruptly has me cringing a little bit, though. Great review! Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-8256170055247404992014-04-10T08:03:39.815-05:002014-04-10T08:03:39.815-05:00This does sound good. I love the blend of genres ...This does sound good. I love the blend of genres like PNR and Historical so I'll definitely be giving it a try.Sophia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909417504496472472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-70245333672942454682014-04-09T19:57:08.802-05:002014-04-09T19:57:08.802-05:00Yep, Kam is definitely my favorite kind of MC. And...Yep, Kam is definitely my favorite kind of MC. And I want to own a copy of this book, too, but I don't know if that's the cover talking or the fact that I'm a book hoarder. :Pstarryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-60159102472857885032014-04-09T19:54:48.088-05:002014-04-09T19:54:48.088-05:00Thanks, Marlene! But never? You've never read ...Thanks, Marlene! But never? You've never read a fae story? Oh, then this is definitely a good one to start with, but it might ruin you for others, as most focus on romance and magic and aren't nearly as kickass as this one, unless they're more adult than YA. I hope you get to read it soon!starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-82102192764208867602014-04-09T19:48:01.311-05:002014-04-09T19:48:01.311-05:00This cover definitely appeals to me as well, and I...This cover definitely appeals to me as well, and I want to own it in hardback! I don't read a lot of fae YA either, but I like how strong Kam sounds, she's the type of MC I love reading about.<br /><br />Now following your blog :) xox<br /><br /><a href="http://thebookishmanicurist.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mands @ The Bookish Manicurist </a><br /><br />The Bookish Manicuristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12306340951256242816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-70162640926434245542014-04-09T19:44:44.515-05:002014-04-09T19:44:44.515-05:00Stellar review, Jen! I've never read a fae sto...Stellar review, Jen! I've never read a fae story before. I guess I've never felt the urgency to do so, but this one sounds pretty cool! I mean, death by faerie? Is that a thing in literature? It sounds creepy and crazy, and I like it! Plus, there's a kick ass heroine and lots of action! Sometimes, you just need those types of reads. I hope my library gets a copy. I'll be on the lookout for that. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274355208601978550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-80383012947291687932014-04-09T19:21:16.863-05:002014-04-09T19:21:16.863-05:00I wavered between 4 and 5 stars for, like, 2 secon...I wavered between 4 and 5 stars for, like, 2 seconds...but this is the kind of fae story I really enjoy: lots of action with a touch of magic, instead of the other way around.starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-66030505631523261412014-04-09T13:13:14.487-05:002014-04-09T13:13:14.487-05:00YES! So happy to see those 5 stars. With you lovin...YES! So happy to see those 5 stars. With you loving it then I'm for sure going to. *sigh of relief* I've had my eye on this book since seeing the UK cover and I have the e-arc but somehow I've resisted diving in yet. Since I will be reading/reviewing this soon (I hope) I didn't read all the details in your review but I HAD to know what you thought of it. *happy*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630672600904860698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-20245215742686177922014-04-09T10:03:57.365-05:002014-04-09T10:03:57.365-05:00It didn't feel like the typical fae story to m...It didn't feel like the typical fae story to me, where you walk into their world and everything is gorgeous and mysterious. But it was definitely more than a little kickass...the uglier fae, the trolls and hellhounds, are in our territory and Kam's made it her job to stop them. The story worked really well for me.starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-78756464737420502342014-04-09T09:58:56.560-05:002014-04-09T09:58:56.560-05:00I'm not a big fan of Fae stories but this soun...I'm not a big fan of Fae stories but this sounds kind of kick ass so I might give it a try. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-48333539844757824892014-04-09T09:55:07.989-05:002014-04-09T09:55:07.989-05:00Oh, yay...he really was a bit of fun thrown into a...Oh, yay...he really was a bit of fun thrown into a darker story. Though, he could get mean when he wanted to. :)starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-59454479085274446582014-04-09T09:12:32.777-05:002014-04-09T09:12:32.777-05:00Uhm, okay. You sold me on the little pixie drunk o...Uhm, okay. You sold me on the little pixie drunk on honey. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107816571044347474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-31191141638774886152014-04-09T08:45:05.366-05:002014-04-09T08:45:05.366-05:00Good, glad I'm not the only one, though it did...Good, glad I'm not the only one, though it did grow on me as I read the story. :) And I know, right? Especially if he's as good-natured as Derrick was and all he asked for was a spot of honey. :D That's why I prefer stories with epic heroines, too...so I can *pretend* I'm kickass like them. :Pstarryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-49603421627364893062014-04-09T06:15:23.297-05:002014-04-09T06:15:23.297-05:00Awesome review. I have this one my TBR too. I didn...Awesome review. I have this one my TBR too. I didn't like the UK cover either. Oh I and I so want a pixe in my closet mending my clothes. I could do without the fae battles though. I am so not a kick ass heroine. That is why I like to read about them. Moving this book on up on my list. JennReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278066926315928070noreply@blogger.com